Adventures trips use all sorts of accommodation, depending on the places we're visiting. From quad share hotels, to bush camping; overnight live-aboard sailing quarters to private permanent canvas tents - you'll be located in the best spots to get the most out of your adventure. Adventures trips are not designed to sit back in your accommodation though - we are all about getting out there, exploring the great unknown and experiencing the regions we introduce you to.
DAY 1: Auckland to Rotorua
Meet and greet upon arrival in Auckland as we meet additional fellow passengers and head to Rotorua – the cultural heart of NZ. Tonight we will be staying in a traditional Maori Marae and on arrival, we will be welcomed onto the Marae by the elders in traditional style. Tonight is yours to enjoy the company of your friends, learn some maori songs or star gaze when the lights go down.
Traditional Maori Marae Stay - open plan multi-share accommodation
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DAY 2: Rotorua
This morning we leave the Marae and head to Whakarewarewa Maori Village to learn more about the Maori way of life. The afternoon is yours to explore - try the mud baths, some mountain bike riding or white water rafing (at own cost).
Alpin Motel
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DAY 3: Rotorua to Wellington
Today we visit Huka Falls on our way to Taupo for a bungy jump if you dare. Then on past Mt Ruapehu and south to NZ's capital Wellington. Time to check out this cosmopolitan city!
Nomads Capital
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DAY 4 & 5: Wellington to Nelson
This morning check out Te Papa, the National Museum of NZ before joining the ferry across Cook Strait. After arriving in Picton we will travel through the Marlborough region to Tahunanui Beach. We'll explore this great region further over the coming day. (Bx2, D)
Aloha Lodge
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DAY 6: Nelson to Christchurch
Today we head back across the Bryant Ranges and past the many vineyards of the Marlborough region. We stop at Ohau Point to spy some NZ Fur Seals before reaching Kaikoura Then southwards to Christchurch.
Cathedral Camelot Hotel
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DAY 7: Christchurch to Flock Hill
The scenery will amaze you today as we head off across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps, to our home for the night, Flock Hill Station - a 14000 hectare working station! You'll be shown around the farm and get a chance to soak up this truly spectacular scenery.
Flock Hill Motel
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DAY 8: Flock Hill to Fox Glacier
We head off ot the wild West coast to Hokitika. Continuing south we stop at the visitors centre in Franz Joseph, and an opportunity here to take a scenic glacier helicopter flight to Fox Glacier.
Budget Hotel
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DAY 9: Fox Glacier to Queenstown
Westland National Park abounds with high mountain peaks and glaciers and today we'll have a chance to walk on a flowing river of ice! We'll then head back into the mountains to negotiate Haast Pass on our way to Queenstown past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
Holiday Park
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DAY 10: Queenstown
Today it's time to play! And adventure awaits us everywhere. Choose from a huge selection of optional activities (own cost) sure to get the blood pumping, with everything from bungy, shotover jets, balloon rides and horseback riding. You name it – it's all here and awaiting you in Queenstown!!
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| Tour Departure Months | Jan Feb Mar Jun May Apr Oct Nov Dec Sep Aug Jul |
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| Tour Departure Dates | * Operates in reverse 2008 Aug 9, 12*, 23, 26* Sep 6, 9*, 14, 20, 23*, 28 Oct 1*, 4, 7*, 12, 15*, 18, 21*, 26, 29* Nov 1, 4*, 9, 12*, 15, 18*, 23, 26*, 29 Dec 2*, 7, 10*, 13, 16*, 21, 24*, 27, 30* 2009 Jan 4, 7*, 10, 13*, 18, 21*, 24, 27* Feb 1, 4*, 7, 10*, 15, 18*, 21, 24* Mar 1, 4*, 7, 10*, 15, 18*, 21, 24*, 29 Apr 1*, 4, 7*, 15*, 18, 21* May 2, 5*, 16, 19*, 30 Jun 2*, 13, 16*, 27, 30* Jul 11, 14*, 25, 28* Aug 8, 11*, 22, 25* Sep 5, 8*, 13, 19, 22*, 27, 30 |
| Departure/Arrival Details | JNZ10 Departs Auckland 1300hrs Terminates Queenstown 1900hrs JNZ10R Departs Queenstown 0800hrs Terminates Auckland 1200hrs |
| Inclusions | As per itinerary and National Park Entry Fees. |
| Exclusions | Meals and drinks other than those specified. |
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